This past Saturday the Crusaders split a doubleheader with Wagner in Washington, D.C., defeating the Seahawks 3-2 in game one and falling 6-2 in game two. To read the recap, click here.

Junior Anthony Critelliwas named the C&R Tire Crusader of the Week after batting 4-for-10 in the doubleheader against Wagner and securing the win in game one with a walk-off two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth. To read the press release, click here.

Holy Cross was selected first in this year’s Patriot League Preseason Poll, as voted on by the conference’s head coaches and sports information directors. To read the press release, click here.

Freshman Austin Maselcurrently ranks second on the team with a .345 batting average on the season, and nine runs scored. He also leads the Crusaders with eight multiple-hit games on the year.

Junior Cam O'Neillhas also had a strong start to the season, leading holy Cross with 10 RBIs and ranking second with six runs scored.

Senior George Capenis currently 3-0 on the year with six appearances on the mound. He holds an ERA of 1.17 through 15.1 innings pitched and ranks third on the Crusaders with 10 strikeouts.

The Crusaders return 24 players from last year’s roster, and welcome nine freshmen to the squad.